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An Ode to Partnership
UCLA’s generous supporters make real progress possible, seeding initial ideas that bear philanthropic fruit for the future. Such…
Meeting the Moment
In more than 40 years of service, the UCLA Division of Geriatrics has never faced a year quite…
On the Journey to Justice
Years of injustice, pain, and sacrifice in the lives of Black Americans came to a head in 2020…
A Helping of Hope
Providing food meets a basic human need and brings humanity together. COVID-19 has spurred UCLA to find a…
Working for Equity in L.A.
Philanthropy often presents an opportunity to honor the past while powering the future. After Barbara Edelston Yaroslavsky passed…
Lending a Hand for Learning
During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual classrooms were a reality not just for UCLA students but for young learners…
L.A. Leading the Way
UCLA’s researchers have an ambitious vision. Whether researching sustainable land use and traffic reduction strategies, inventing new technologies…
Native Generosity
In 2020, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in Northern California made a $15 million gift to UCLA…
Pursuing Research, Protecting Rights
Many gifts demonstrate donors’ dedication to equality and justice — values they share with UCLA. And their generosity…
A True Team Effort
In all seasons, UCLA counts cross-campus collaboration as an asset to education, research, and service. During the COVID-19…
A Corps of Support
Community is critical, especially for veterans returning from service and starting their lives anew. After serving in the…
A Confluence of Cultures
Where do people value learning about different views and values? At UCLA. One of a university’s most important…
Developing Careers and Communities
Students enroll in UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs because they are passionate about solving society’s most pressing…
Cultivating Kindness
People often associate kindness and understanding. The idea of a scientific understanding of kindness likely is less familiar….
Champions for Human Rights
The best in learning, discovery, service to community, and promoting understanding — UCLA promises and delivers all of…
Enabling Leaders to Lead
People with passion make things happen. At UCLA Anderson School of Management, students are passionate about making the…
From Past to Present to Progress
Fifty years ago, UCLA established its first endowed chair in Armenian studies. Now, during UCLA’s centennial celebrations, a…
A Legacy — and a Lift for Luskin
Fall 2018 brings complementary good news to UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs — a new undergraduate major…
Justice Should Be Indigenous
UCLA leads many efforts to create justice for all. Case in point: The university has a powerful relationship…
No Drought of Generosity
California is experiencing its third worst drought in recorded history. Most of us are worried about brown lawns…
Why They Give
Ron and Anne Mellor met on a blind date while they were both teaching at Stanford. A photo…
Never Giving Up, Always Giving Back
After suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome, Nhat Tran ’97, MPH ’17 refused to let disability discourage him from reaching…
Making Headlines by Changing Them
What if tomorrow’s above-the-fold headline reads “Studies Show Dramatic Drop in Gun Violence”? If Dean Hansell, partner at…
Opportunity Served
He broke racial barriers in sports and society with his athletic and scholastic talents. So far, he has…
Providing People with Disability the Ability to Thrive
UCLA and its donors never shy away from a challenge. One example is how they are leading the…
Bending Light toward Justice
Stars are aligning for UCLA’s efforts in criminal justice reform, thanks to the forces of academia, community, and…
An Inveterate Advocate for Veterans
After serving their country, many veterans return to the civilian life with scars — physical, mental, and emotional….
A Vision for Diversity
For Hani Farsi, philanthropy is a family tradition, and he’s bringing it forward. His father was a civic…
That’s Entertainment Law
Situated in the home and the heart of the entertainment industry, UCLA is poised perfectly to prepare the…
Taking Classes — Taking Action
The new undergraduate major at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs is inspiring students with its motto of…
An Array of Funds for the Arts
Donors to the arts at UCLA find creative ways to give. Their recent contributions — from cash pledges…